Minnesota Vikings CB Chris Cook is expected to start the team's third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 28, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins. Cook was initially expected to work strictly behind CB Antoine Winfield on the left side, and Minnesota would go with one or a combination of CBs Lito Sheppard, Benny Sapp and Asher Allen on the right side until CB Cedric Griffin (knee) was healthy following a knee injury. However, Cook has impressed, and if he plays well Saturday, he could win the job at right corner over Sheppard, who hasn't had a strong camp. Allen is expected to be the full-time nickel back.

Minnesota Vikings CB Lito Sheppard said he believes he has a chance to start at cornerback this season, according to 1500 ESPN Twin Cities' Tom Pelissero. Sheppard said the Vikings have not told him what his role will be.

Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports the Detroit Lions will not pursue free-agent CB Lito Sheppard (Jets), according to a league source. A previous report indicated the Lions were interested in bringing Sheppard in for an interview.

Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets will release CB Lito Sheppard Friday, March 5. Sheppard is due a $10 million option bonus March 9 that would have triggered another four-year contract, and there was no way the Jets were going to pay that.

Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports New York Jets CB Lito Sheppard will reportedly not return to the team next season. The Jets will unlikely pay Sheppard a $10 million roster bonus that is due March 11.

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets CB Dwight Lowery (ankle) missed the team's practice Friday, Nov. 27, and is out for Week 12. He will be replaced in the starting lineup by CB Lito Sheppard.

Dan Leberfeld, of Jets Confidential, reports New York Jets CB Lito Sheppard (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as probable for Week 10 but will not start in the game.